A while back my husband and I bought a mammoth, 25-pound bag of pinto beans — a decision which has had its ups and its downs. On the plus side, beans are cheap, healthy, and filling, and buying in ...

Beans are good and good for you. They have been shown to have an important role in preventing illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. They are a low-fat source of protein, with a high ...

2 medium carrots, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 2 medium stalks celery with leaves, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1. Rinse the beans and put them into a medium bowl. Cover them with about 2 inches boiling water ...

Pinto beans are often overshadowed by their cousins – black beans and kidney beans, but when it comes to flavour, there’s no reason for them to take a back seat. They are also very affordable, costing ...

Homemade baked beans are totally underrated in my book. When I was kid, I can recall one of my sweet aunts (nope, not naming names here) bringing a casserole dish of Boston-style baked beans, with ...

Meat is the star of most stews, with vegetables and aromatics sometimes feeling like an afterthought. But meat can make an excellent accent ingredient in a pot of silky greens and creamy beans. In ...

Have you ever ordered a combination plate at a Mexican restaurant where the enchilada sauce is spilling over into the refried beans? That is one of my favorite parts of getting a combination platter.

Both black beans and pinto beans are nutrient-dense, affordable staples linked to better heart and metabolic health. If you want the shortest answer: black beans edge ahead on antioxidants and often ...